Bodoe/Glimt vs FC Lugano Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 28/11/2023, 12:45  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 28/11/2023 at 19:30 in Conference League Predictions

Bodo/Glimt will welcome Lugano in their penultimate Group D match of the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Going into the game, Bodo/Glimt are second with seven points, three more than Lugano in third place. A win here will guarantee Bodo/Glimt a top two spot, but they will want to go for a top spot. That would save them from having to worry about the knockout play-offs. After a poor start, collecting just a point in their opening two games, they’ve won the last two group matches. Bodo/Glimt didn’t have great preps for this game, as they lost 4-2 at Brann in the last outing. That defeat ended their run of seven straight wins. At home though, Bodo/Glimt have four straight wins and will only hope for better defending. They have just one clean sheet in the last five home matches.

Lugano played to a 0-0 draw with Bodo/Glimt in their first meeting in this group. They must improve on that result to be able to advance in this competition. A loss for Lugano will confirm their elimination from the competition. Meanwhile, a draw may not end in their elimination but would put them in a precarious situation. Whichever way, this is a key game for the visitors and a tough one at that. Lugano had the best preparation for this game, beating Yverdon Sport 5-0. That result came at the tail end of three straight defeats and they had also failed to score in two straight games. It was their second clean sheet in five matches but they haven't been great in the Conference League. Lugano have three defeats in their last five Conference League matches.